A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 5937257 Details
Epoch: 275 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 33858889 epoch_slot_no: 422089 block_no: 5937080 slot_leader_id: 5770141 size: 5573 time: 2021-07-04 18:59:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ec1f0c66aa928e5514e385799d6229074d093f7bce802c6297f47d2cadd1306Block Operator
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